Minimally invasive hip surgery (MIS)

Over the past 25 years, minimally invasive surgery has revolutionised many fields of medicine by enabling your surgeon to perform major surgery without a large incision, potentially causing less trauma to soft tissues than traditional techniques.

MIS hip surgery is a giant step forward in hip replacement, usually resulting in a shorter hospital stay, faster recovery, and less scarring.1,2,3

What are the benefits of minimally invasive hip surgery?

A minimally invasive hip replacement procedure still replaces the joint with a prosthesis, but requires an incision just 8-10 cm long. It does not disturb as many muscles and tendons in the hip area as traditional hip replacement surgery, which potentially means:

A more natural reconstruction after the prosthesis is in place, with less scarring,

Less blood loss, less time in surgery and possibly a shorter hospital stay.1,2,3

Stryker has partnered with surgeons worldwide to develop MIS procedures, combining a wide variety of high quality hip implants with new surgical instrumentation to help surgeons get you back on your feet sooner.

Next Steps

Information displayed on this site is intended for Australian residents only and is not designed to replace the advice of your doctor or healthcare professional. If you are experiencing joint pain, see your doctor. There are a number of treatment options that he/she may recommend ( other than joint replacement). Your doctor will advise you whether joint replacement is suitable for your condition.